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Common Pests in San Joaquin and Stanislaus Counties

The best way to know how to control pests where you live is to get to know your area and the most common kinds of pests that reside there. The counties of San Joaquin and Stanislaus are located in central California and host their own variety of pests. Let’s take a look at some of these pests and the problems they can pose.

Common Pests

The following are the most common pests you can find in San Joaquin and Stanislaus counties.

Spiders

San Joaquin and Stanislaus counties are full of spiders, both inside the homes and outside. While most of the spiders that reside in these areas are harmless, there are poisonous ones as well. Regardless, most people prefer to keep spiders outside of their homes.

The most common kinds of spiders in these areas are cellar spiders, black widows, orb weavers, and wolf spiders. With the exception of black widows, this list of spiders includes generally harmless species. The ones you see out in the open are the least likely to be harmful.

You are more likely to start seeing spiders in your home during the warmer months when they are more active and less dormant.

Bed Bugs

Over the last few years, bed bugs have become more prevalent in these two counties. Though their numbers have not risen to epidemic levels by any means, there is still a chance you could deal with these insects in San Joaquin and Stanislaus.

Bed bugs are very tiny insects and can be difficult to locate. They can enter your home several ways – on your clothes, on luggage, in used furniture, or your handbags. These nasty creatures make their homes in your mattress and feed on you as you sleep.

Since bed bugs feed while you sleep, it’s likely that you won’t even feel it happening. However, their saliva can produce swelled spots on your skin and can become irritated, itchy, and even infected. Some people do not show any signs of bed bugs at all.

Because the swelling from a bed bug bite can look and feel similar to a bite from a mosquito or a spider, the only really true way to find out if you have bed bugs is to have your home inspected.

Rats and Mice

Rats and mice are common household pests found in San Joaquin and Stanislaus. These small rodents find their way through small openings and cracks in your home. They usually are not aggressive, but a rat can bite a human if they feel threatened.

In addition, rats and mice can contaminate your food by digging through it, urinating, and leaving their droppings behind. This poses some health risks the longer they stay.

Along with health risks comes the possibility of damage to your home and personal items. Rats and mice are known for chewing through wires, couches, and clothing, effectively ruining them and causing larger issues.

Ants

Ants are another insect that you will see more active during the warmer months like summer. They typically keep dormant over colder months when it’s harder to survive. But when the temperature rises, their colonies not only grow active but expand and send swarmers to create new colonies.

Summer is also the time of barbeques, picnics, and kids with snacks – all of which create environments for ants to find food.

Ants are obnoxious pests that never wander alone, and a small group can soon become an infestation. Not to mention, ants can bite and cause great irritation.

AAI Pest Control

AAI Pest Control offers residential services that cover all of the above-mentioned pests and more. Not only will we treat your homes, but we go above and beyond to treat your yards as well as providing you with education and security.

Our dedicated technicians take the time to come visit your home and discuss your pest issues. They work with you to develop customer services, which can include removing webs, identifying points of entrance, eliminating standing water and trouble spots, and more. They go ahead and treat any locations necessary, remain on-call for any other further issues.

Contact AAI today to schedule an appointment to discuss any pest control issue you may have.